Govt never interfered in A-G's Batu Puteh decision, says Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was despite the recommendations made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge for criminal investigations to be taken against Dr Mahathir.
He said this in response to a motion submitted by Perikatan Nasional (PN) to refer him to the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Privileges, over a statement he made in the Dewan Rakyat regarding the Batu Puteh issue, which allegedly misled the House.
"The task force had proposed that a report be filed against Dr Mahathir for alleged betrayal of the country, and that further action be taken.
"So, I did not bypass the A-G's decision.
"Although the offence was serious, taking into account the context and circumstances, the cabinet proposed that the matter not be pursued further," he said when met by reporters after the 2025 Prime Minister's Cup Debate Finals.
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